2012 Suzuki DL1000 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2012 Suzuki DL1000, and owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2012 Suzuki DL1000
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electrical system
Suzuki Motor of America, Inc. (Suzuki) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 AN400, AN400A, DL1000, GSX1300R, 2008-2009 GSF1250S and GSF1250SA, 2008 GSX1300BK and GSX1300BKA, 2008-2010 GSX650F, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, VLR1800, VLR1800T, and 2009-2010 SFV650 and VZ1500 motorcycles. Due to a problem with the circuit board for the…
Remedy: Suzuki will notify owners, and dealers will replace the regulator/rectifier, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 4, 2016. Owners may contact Suzuki customer service at 1-800-444-5077. Suzuki's number…
4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2012 Suzuki DL1000 have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,761 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2014 (na) suzuki dl 1000al4 (na). The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the speedometer displayed an incorrect reading. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repai”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 27, 2015 · Electrical system
“Vehicle has been in the shop multiple times. From 9/4/14 thru 9/13/14 then again from 9/19/14 thru 10/2/14. Vehicle is hard to start when it sits in the sun. The vehicle will crank and crank and will”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 3, 2014 · Fuel/propulsion system
Compare Suzuki DL1000 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Suzuki DL1000 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Suzuki DL1000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 Suzuki DL1000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Suzuki DL1000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007 Suzuki DL1000 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 Suzuki DL1000 | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 Suzuki DL1000 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 Suzuki DL1000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 Suzuki DL1000 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Suzuki DL1000 | 1 | 4 |
| 2014 Suzuki DL1000 | 3 | 8 |
| 2015 Suzuki DL1000 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 Suzuki DL1000 | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 2012 Suzuki DL1000
How do I know if my 2012 Suzuki DL1000 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2012 Suzuki DL1000; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Suzuki dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V018000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.